What is number portability rules?

Mobile Number Portability is a facility that allows a telecom service user to move from one operator to another operator irrespective of geographical area (e.g. Delhi to Mumbai).

Can a phone company refuse to port your number?

Companies may charge you to port your number, but you can ask whether any fees can be waived or negotiated. Once you request service from a new company, your old company cannot refuse to port your number, even if you owe money for an outstanding balance or termination fee.

Is there a time limit to port a mobile number?

You are allowed to move to another mobile service provider only after 90 days of the date of activation of your mobile connection or from the date of last porting of your mobile number, which ever is applicable. You are allowed to change mobile service provider within the same service area only.

What do you do when a carrier refuses to port your number?

What can you do if a carrier refuses to port your number?

1. Reach out to an agent at your new carrier.
2. Make sure your porting request is accurate.
3. Call your old carrier.
4. File a complaint with the FCC.

What’s the new law on mobile number portability?

Under the new law, these service providers have to provide mobile number portability to subscribers nationwide free of charge. The law says as well that “in no case” can mobile number portability “be delayed, withheld, refused, or otherwise not delivered within the period provided under this Act.”

What do you mean by wireless local number portability?

Wireless LNP is a wireless consumer’s ability to change service providers within the same local area and still keep the same phone number.

Can a phone company refuse to Port a phone number?

Phone companies are required by law to port your number out when you start service with a new carrier. According to the FCC, a company can’t refuse to port your number even if you have an outstanding balance or unpaid termination fees. Still, in some cases, service providers reject porting requests, taking hostage of your phone number.

What did the FCC do about local number portability?

FCC Increases Consumer Choice By Speeding Number Portability. REPORT & ORDER:Telephone Number requirements for IP-Enabled Services Providers. The Commission took a series of steps designed to ensure that consumers benefit from Local Number Portability (LNP). Docket 95-116, 04-36, 07-243.